Established 1954

Affiliated with the

Victorian Canine

Association

Northern Obedience Dog Club Patron: The Mayor of Moonee Valley

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Winter Classes Sunday 10am-10:50am

Puppies, Classes 2, 4, 6

Sunday 11:10am-12pm

Classes 1, 3, 5, 7

Wednesday 7pm-8pm

All classes; no Puppies

28 June

Broadmeadows ODC

Obedience & Rally Trial

11 July

Geelong ODC

Obedience & Rally Trial

8 August

State Obedience Trial &

Obedience Dog of the

Year – Dogs Victoria.

5 September

Sunbury ODC

Obedience Trial

13 September

Northern ODC

Obedience & Rally Trial

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Committee 2015 President

Marcia Hall

Vice President Leo Carroll

Secretary Glenys Barnes

Treasurer Nancy Evans

General Committee Barbara VanMeurs Cheryl Yeoh Janelle Dang Jennifer Godber Judith Hillyear Kirti Bhatt Phil Cottrell Roger White Tracey Sharman

Training Sub-committee

Frances Hammer Peter Dapiran Roger White

Volunteers Rob Fimmel

Ray O’Shannessy

From the Editor

Howler Editorial Marcia Hall Glenys Barnes Denise Gardner Cheryl Yeoh

It is with much sadness that I have to report the

news of the passing of Trish Blundell. Trish rejoined

the Club in 2007 and served the Club in many ways.

She was elected on to the Committee in 2009 and

then took on the position of Secretary in 2010, until

the beginning of the year when her illness took over. She was an

Instructor and trained her much-loved Jack Russell terriers, Indi &

Cassie. All who knew her will sadly miss Trish. You will find

tributes to Trish on the last few pages and on our Facebook page.

Trish’s untimely death leaves another hole in the ranks of the

Instructor group and the Club is looking for people to put their

hands up to train to become Instructors. Please see Roger,

Marcia, Frances or Peter if you are interested in joining the next

Instructor training program. Read page 11 for some preliminary

information regarding becoming an Instructor.

Check out our new section ‘Paws for Thought’, enjoy reading

Don’s article ‘Lost Anything Lately’ and about Leo’s experience!

Happy training, Glenys Barnes

REMINDERS Please keep a lead on your dog at all times, even between classes, unless asked to remove it by your class instructor.

Remember to adhere to Club Rules and listen to the instructors.

While you are at the Club you are responsible for you and your dog’s actions.

Ensure there is sufficient space between each dog so that they are unable to play with another dog or make another dog feel uncomfortable.

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President’s Podium

It is with regret that I inform Club members of the untimely

passing of Trish Blundell, an active member of the Club for many

years. Trish served the club as a Committee member, Secretary

and Instructor. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her.

VOLUNTEERS ARE THE BACKBONE OF THIS CLUB. Many people are unaware that our Club relies on Volunteers to keep

everything running. Currently we are experiencing great difficulties in

keeping class sizes at manageable numbers. This problem has arisen because over the last 12 months we have lost a number of Instructors, mainly due to health problems & in recent times, two of our Instructors

have passed away. The Training Sub Committee is now recruiting people willing to undergo

Instructor training. The training course consists of 3 theory sessions then

aspirants are placed with instructors in classes to put into practice what they have learnt. After a number of sessions you then take classes on your own. All Instructors still have the opportunity to train their own dog.

The more people we can train to become Instructors the less everyone is

then required to instruct. By becoming an instructor you are also helping

yourself in training your own dog as you learn a great deal about canine behaviour & ways to overcome problems.

If you are interested, please give your name to front desk & a member

of the Training Sub Committee will contact you with the details of the next

training course. After lengthy discussion at the last Committee Meeting, the decision was

made to not hold training on the gazetted long weekends for Labour Day Weekend, Queen’s Birthday Weekend, November Cup Day Weekend, & Wednesday night before Good Friday. This is to allow our hard working

Instructors the chance to enjoy the long week-ends, as well. Class numbers are down on these days as many people go away & it would be nice for the Instructors to be also able do this. Please remember there is

no training on the Open Trial Day in September & once again we need lots of volunteers to help on this day.

Remember you achieve more with your dog with short training sessions rather than lengthy ones.

Till next time, Marcia Hall

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WINTER Class

Classes for the rest of 2015 start at 10a.m. for Puppy & “Even

numbered classes”, and 11a.m. for “Odd numbered classes”.

Lost Anything Lately? I’m Jake’s dad & we spend a lot of time together.

Last week I thought about going to the Dog Lover’s Show, but I’m not allowed to take him to that sort of event, so he would have to stay home.

To go, I would best take public transport, but I have not yet used the Myki system, despite buying a card six months ago. I looked for the two information booklets showing routes & method of using the card, but after an intense search in the obvious place, a wall rack for postal, transport & similar information, then in more & more unlikely places, I could not find them. I asked Jake but he was not very helpful.

I missed Saturday & came Sunday I met a fellow dog walker who asked if I was taking my dog to the fun day at Aberfeldie Park. Since I had missed a couple of weeks training & practice due to other interests & poor weather, I took my dog & he enjoyed himself, although our score was low.

Written by Don Matthews

“you know nothing, bozo!”

Created by Denise Gardner

Monday I noticed Jake was tearing up paper & on

investigation found it was the two booklets I had been searching for.

I could imagine a small boy hiding something to avoid being left home, but Jake is an 18 month old Silky Terrier & I would love to know how he found the brochures

(and where) & why he waited till Monday to reveal them.

Just a coincidence? Now where did I leave my glasses? Meanwhile I must remember it is obedience dog, not dog obedience; he tries to make me

do as he wants.

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What type of Dog is that? The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is the smallest of the retriever breed and, as its name suggests, it comes from Nova Scotia in Canada. Commonly referred to as “Tollers”, the breed originated in the Little River District of Yarmouth Nova Scotia and was originally known as the “Little River Duck Dog”.

Having been bred for duck hunting the Toller is an ideal companion dog that is eager to please and being so versatile you will see Tollers participating in obedience, agility, conformation showing, field trials, lure coursing, frisbee, flyball , dog dancing and tracking.

As a domestic pet the Toller is intelligent and active so make sure your Toller gets plenty of exercise and be ready to play lots of games.

Written by Leo Carroll

ready to play lots of games.

A Toller can have a sad almost dopey expression until it is set to work when all of a sudden you will be asking is that the same dog?

It is believed the breed was developed from the use of the Cocker Spaniel, Irish Setter, Collie, Brittany, Flat Coat Retriever and old style farm collie in the 1800’s. The breed was originally registered with the Canadian Kennel Club in 1945 and has only been registered with the Australian National Kennel Council since the early 1990’s. In 2014 The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Club of Victoria Inc was formed. Although still not common in Australia Northern Obedience has five Tollers named Monte, Eric, Riva and new additions Leila and Indie.

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As this is my first venture into the Howler I am going to share with you a seemingly simple request that I and my fellow trainers are asked on numerous occasions.

“How do I stop my puppy from .........” here you may insert any of the following:

And of course 'Doing things' in the house.

We are never asked how to stop said pup from joyously welcoming us home, licking us, playing with us, sleeping on our laps and making us laugh. These are the two sides of the same coin.

Each of these problems can be solved with common sense, patience and being prepared to spend time with your pooch. (A bit like kids, really)

Let’s have a look at ‘The puppy ate my shoes” problem.

Question: Were the shoes on the forest floor or in a cupboard?

Dogs forage so anything soft and smelly is fair game, if you don’t want your shoes in your pups mouth don’t give them to her. In other words secure their home before you leave them alone.

Question: Does your pup have a safe, secure play area for when you are unable to be with them?

If you have organised an enclosed space with blankets and water then you can give your dog a few chew toys. Use some of the dogs kibble soaked in water and frozen inside a Kong toy. The pup will have hours of fun and associated good things with the toys you provide. When you are playing with your pup only use the toys which you want the pup to chew and praise when he does. Do not be tempted to give them a pair of old shoes. After all how will they be able to distinguish between the old and that lovely pair you bought last week? Your pup will gradually understand that some items are fair game and in their box and some things must be left alone.

It is up to you to control

the environment to help

the pup understand that

there are rules.

Paws for Thought Helping Dogs Understand Rules

Written by Glyn Burnup

Photo by Lynn Phillips

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Winter Care for Outdoor Dogs

Whether you have space limitations or it’s

a personal preference, you have chosen to

keep your dog outside. However, do

outdoor dogs have different care

requirements compared to indoor

pooches?

Caroline Zambrano spoke to veterinarian

Dr Mark Yee from Bexley Veterinary

Hospital in NSW about the special needs of

outdoor dogs. Zambrano brought along

Logan, her Dobermann, for a checkup.

Logan stays outside during the day, but has

a warm place to sleep inside at night.

Outdoor dogs need a few different lifestyle

and dietary changes to allow for the cold

weather, especially in colder climates like

Alpine regions or the New England area in

winter, Yee said.

Lifestyle and dietary changes

Outdoor dogs need to be cared for

differently to indoor pets, especially

when it comes to the following

issues:

Diet/nutrition

Exercise levels

Housing/shelter

Grooming

Health concerns (arthritis, injuries)

Nutritious diet

In the colder months, outdoor dogs require

dietary changes; there needs to be an

increase in energy intake rather than fat

content. You don’t want your dog to gain

weight over the winter, but to maintain its

body condition, Yee said.

More Exercise

When it comes to exercising during winter,

many outdoor dogs remain in the backyard

because their owners prefer to stay curled

up under a warm blanket rather than go

walking in the colder weather. This

scenario is also common with indoor dogs.

Whether your dog lives inside or outside,

you must give your dog regular exercise

regardless of the season for both physical

Contributed by Cheryl Yeoh

and mental health, Yee said.

Warm shelter

Providing adequate shelter is vital when it

comes to caring for an outdoor dog. Dogs

that are lean, have shorter coats or do not

have a double coat need extra protection

from the elements, like wind and rain. They

need insulated kennels, blankets and

trampoline beds away from cold surfaces,

Yee said.

An insulated kennel will provide warmth

and keep your dog dry during snow and

harsh chilling winds. Make sure the opening

to the doghouse is not facing the wind.

Dog coats can also be a good way to

protect your dog from the cold in winter,

Yee said.

Grooming

It is during the winter that a dogs coat does

its job in protecting the animal from the

environment. Regularly grooming your

outdoor dog will help to maintain a healthy

hair coat and provide a natural insulation,

Yee said.

Short-haired dogs, like the Dobermann,

Jack Russell and English Pointer, do not

have the insulation of long, thick-coated

dogs and will need extra protection

outdoors. Long coats, such as those found

in the Chow Chow, Maltese and English

Setter, have excellent insulation, but mats

and debris caught in the hair will diminish

the insulation effect. Keep the coat brushed

and free of mats, Yee advised.

Health concerns

During winter, dogs are more susceptible to

illness because their immune systems are a

little bit lower due to exposure to more

stressful situations caused by the prolonged

colder weather. Yee advised outdoor (and

indoor) dog owners to request a full

physical examination of their dog each time

they visit the vet in winter.

For full article: http://www.dogslife.com.au/dog-news/dog-health/winter-care-for-outdoor-dogs

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We may pay particular attention to

their joints to detect any signs of

arthritis and catch it early, he said.

Yee also discussed which illnesses

outdoor dogs can suffer from

during the winter months. Frostbite

is a potential hazard, especially for

dogs not offered proper housing,

he said. Frostbite is injury or

destruction of skin and underlying

tissue resulting from prolonged

exposure to freezing or subfreezing

temperatures.

The tips of the ears, tail and feet

are particularly susceptible.

Hypothermia (abnormally low body

temperature) is another winter-

related condition caused by

exposure to cold weather,

especially associated with high

winds, that can be fatal if not

treated promptly.

Q&A with veterinarian Dr Mark Yee

Q. Can dogs get sick from being

out in the cold?

A. Hypothetically, a dog could get

sick from prolonged exposure to

cold weather by increasing overall

stress in the dog. This in time

would lead to immunosuppression

and make the dog susceptible to

illness or infection.

Q. How can we bath dogs in

winter?

A. Warm water should be used to

bath your dog. Dry him off as much

as possible with towels or a

hair dryer afterwards. Try

and bath him on a

relatively warm day.

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Winter Recipes to Warm Your Pooch The lovely Summer days we all experienced has now gone into hibernation and back are

the wet, cold, windy days of Winter. Your pooch feels the seasonal change as much as you

do and they show it by their reluctance to get out of their cosy warm beds, the changeover

in their fur coats and they probably notice they are not getting as many walks and

weekend outings as they did in Summer! So get your chef’s hat on and prepare some of

these delicious Winter Recipes for your best friend and warm them from inside out. Your

cold tootsies will thank you when your pooch curls up near you after a heartening meal.

Liver Lover Broth 2 tbsp vegetable oil

1 ¼ kilo beef liver, trimmed membranes and chop finely

2 litersbasic dog broth

Salt

Ground black pepper

2 cups heavy cream

4 tbsp all purpose flour

4 tbsp Italian parsley chopped

Kibble Heat up the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add in the liver and let it cook for about 5 minutes. Stir all this constantly. Add in the broth, salt, and pepper to taste, and let all this boil. Reduce the heat once it starts boiling and simmer it covered for 30 minutes. Stir in the heavy cream. This can be mixed with the flour if your dog likes heavier soups. Serve it over rice or kibble. Makes 2 liters of soup Option: If you have a dog that is on a diet, you can substitute the heavy cream for low fat plain yogurt.

Source: http://www.k9puppydogs.com/html /liver_lover_s_dog_soup_recipe.htm

Turkey Fat Fried Rice 1 cup of cooked brown rice (*Lundberg Organic

brand)

½ cup of finely chopped mixed veggies cooked or raw (carrots, celery, kale, cabbage, broccoli, etc.)

½ cup of turkey meat scraps (skin, meat, fat)

¼ clove of chopped garlic

½ teaspoon ginger powder

6 tbsp of turkey drippings or fat

2 tbsp of olive oil Mix olive oil with turkey fat in a wok or frying pan. Heat pan to medium heat with the garlic and ginger for 1 minute. Stir in your veggies, and mix well. Then add in your brown rice and meat scraps. Stir Fry on high heat for another 5 minutes and you’re done. Add 2 fish (salmon) oil capsules or 1 teaspoon of cod liver oil after the food cools. Serve ½ cup per 20 to 25 lbs. of dog weight. This meal can be served as a snack or second meal.

Source: http://www.drbasko.com/site/warming-winter-recipes/

Winter dog soup ½ kilo chicken meat, gizzards, hearts, and/or beef

heart chopped

1 cup whole grain hulled or barley

Any vegetables available such as: carrots, garlic, peas, cabbage etc.

½ teaspoon vegetable broth powder

½ litre water

Kibble Put the meat, vegetables, barley, and broth powder into a large pot. Add in the water & bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat once it has started boiling and simmer covered during 30 minutes. Serve over kibble. Makes 1½ litres of soup.

Source: http://www.k9puppydogs.com/html/winter_dog_soup_recipe.htm

Written by Cheryl Yeoh

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Why I became an Instructor

Anna Del Bono and her dog, Zara,

gained their fifth RAE (Rally Advance

Excellence) passes, at Croydon

District ODC in April.

Half way there!

A RAE title requires 20

passes in total;

10 passes in Rally

Advanced B and 10 in

Rally Excellence B,

passing both rings at

the trial.

CONGRATULATIONS

I was asked to write an item on being an

instructor and volunteering. At first I found

this challenging but then I realised that this is

a very personal thing and different people

have different reasons so I thought I’d tell you

my story and hope you can relate.

Written by Leo Carroll

My story starts in 2011 with a

lost dog we affectionately

called Barney Jack Russell.

I found Barney at the end of a

new estate in Sunshine North.

Barney was magnificent with

people but had bad manners

when it came to dealing with

other dogs.

The Lost Dogs Home wanted to

euthanise Barney because they

thought he was dog aggressive. I

said he was reactive but not dog

aggressive. I took Barney home and

got him back into his daily exercise

routine and we found he was less

reactive but still if a dog got too

close we saw “Bad Boy Barney”

appear.

Little by little we introduced Barney

to other dogs and then we actually

got ourselves another dog Riva.

aggressive corrections and Riva would shut down.

Although Barney passed away in November 2014

due to a heart condition I got 4 enjoyable years

with him simply because I invested the time and

didn’t give up on his training even though I knew

he probably would never be a superstar obedience

dog. Riva was very important in teaching me that I

need to adapt my methods depending on the dog I

was training.

Now if I can get those two messages across to a

broader audience of dog lovers so that they can

learn from my experience, how many more would

enjoy what I have experienced?

I was very fortunate when training as an instructor

to benefit for the rich knowledge of people like Bill

Richardson. What Bill and I had in common is we

both wanted to pass on our knowledge and

experience so others would benefit.

As an instructor I have learned so much more than

I would have had I remained a single member

working with my dog. Every week I’m learning so

the one thing I do know when I stand in front of

the class is I don’t know all the answers but I have

a network of instructors that I can refer to or I can

refer members to, to find the right answers.

When I first took a class by myself I was nervous

and so scared I’d get something wrong and

someone would pick me up for it.

After a while you realise you have good days and

bad days and you will make mistakes and

sometimes everyone will notice and sometimes

nobody will, except you. It’s all part of the

learning.

Being an instructor gives you the opportunity to

So what does this have to do with me volunteering and

instructing?

The second dog that we

got as a puppy was a

quick learner and was

eager to please. I was so

use to training Barney

and using the aggressive

“No”, I subsequently

found that too many

Volunteering is not just about becoming an Instructor!

You can also help with general cleaning/tidying of Clubhouse & Grounds; Kitchen Service;

help setup & store away heavy Agility Equipment; carry water

buckets from Clubhouse to

Training Grounds; help coordinate Fun Days,

Obedience Rallies, Test Days; be the BBQ MasterChef; bring

in new Sponsors; help man NODC booths during public

council events; distribute Club

brochures and so much more!

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Who is eligible to become an instructor? Any NODC member from Class 3 & above! Enthusiasm is a bonus!

What training & help will I get? You will receive 3 to 4 one hour theory sessions followed by observation sessions where you watch instructors at work, or as his/her Assistant. You will also receive a video (currently being developed) on training methods used by the Club. During your first few classes on the field, a senior instructor will be by your side the entire time until you feel confident to take classes on your own. But remember, everyone is there to listen & help you, even if you have been an instructor for 20 years!

Which classes can I instruct? You will be trained & equipped to teach all exercises in all classes.

How much time commitment are we talking about here? The initial training requires you to be available for a few consecutive weekends to cover the theory & hands-on supervised sessions with an instructor. The more instructors we have, the more we can share the load, & the less you need to be rostered. Currently, we encourage our instructors to commit to taking 3 to 4 classes a month, be it on a Wednesday or a Sunday.

Can I still train my dog if I'm an instructor? Instructors are encouraged to train their dogs so that they continue to hone & develop their skills. We always try to plan the roster so that those who train at 10am, can teach the 11am classes & vice versa. Or, if you prefer, you can instruct Wednesday classes & train your dog on Sunday.

What if something goes wrong during the class I'm taking? The instructors training covers not only how to teach the exercise but how to manage the class, club rules, risk mitigation techniques & incident management procedures. Having said that, unplanned incidents may occur & the key is to stay calm & call for assistance if you feel you require it. We have instructors that can help with one-on-one training if there is an individual who does not appear to be up to scratch, a number of qualified first aiders, & experienced instructors & staff who

can assist where required. Don't ever be afraid to ask for help!

The Club needs YOU!!

Written by Leo Carroll

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The Members Individual Testing Day & BBQ

The greatly anticipated Individual Testing Day and

BBQ was held on 3 May and it was a great success.

The weather was kind to us, which is always a bonus.

72 Members signed-in to be put through the class

exercises individually in the ring. Some members had

to be cajoled into joining in on the day and many to

their surprise had a good result, with 19 class pass-

ups handed out. Check out all the results on the next

Written by Glenys Barnes

Congratulations to Poppy Etringham-Smith, Annalise Guzzardi and

Liam Newton on winning the Junior Handler section! We do hope you

had an enjoyable and educational time.

To all our wonderful volunteers: Robert and his band of helpers who

set up the rings, carried down all the equipment and took down the

rings at the end of the morning; all the Instructors who judged the

competitors; and Margaret Deakes for judging the higher classes;

page. Testing day is a good way to see how your dog training is progressing.

Barbara and the catering team for

feeding us; Rob & Peter for cooking the BBQ; Ray as

usual in the canteen; Nancy and Marcia who kept the

office ticking over; please accept our deepest gratitude.

Many thanks to everyone who participated on the day

and volunteered around the Club, without your help

these days would not be possible!

All Photos by Lynn Phillips

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Class Promotions – CONGRATULATIONS!!

KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!

Congratulations to all the handlers and dogs who have passed into the next class.

Keep up your regular training and you will be amazed at how quickly you will progress through the classes.

If you experience difficulty with a particular exercise speak to your Instructor. They will be only too happy to assist you in overcoming the problem or they will direct you to someone who will be able to give you advice.

DATE HANDLER DOG CLASS DATE HANDLER DOG CLASS

08/04 Peter Trengove Harley 2-3 03/05 Lachlan & Natalie Pascale Buddy P-1

12/04 Ruby Knott Penny P-1 03/05 Rebecca Rosa & Mathew Barwood

Bentley P-1

12/04 Samantha Vawdrey Spindle P-1

12/04 Devlin Vawdrey Spindle P-1 03/05 Angela & Amy Wagstaff Oscar P-1

12/04 Nick Devlin Spindle P-1 03/05 Maurice & Anna Lobardtolo

Bodhi P-1

12/04 Nina McCallum Louis 1-2 03/05 Lara & Luca Djorgovski Rex P-1

12/04 Lisa Thornton Diesel 1-2 03/05 Erica & Gabrielle & Gerrit Marsch

Bonnie P-1

12/04 Tracy Beveridge Leo 1-2

12/04 Matthew Butta Jake 1-2 03/05 Judith Schweitzer Cody P-1

12/04 Leigh Mackender Bailey 1-2 03/05 Gabriel Lamari Honey P-1

12/04 Richard Rae Boots 1-2 03/05 Tonie Teuma Bronson P-1

12/04 Ros Jordan Wilson 1-2 03/05 Marcia Hall Nova P-1

12/04 Kok-Yan Wong Leroy 1-2 03/05 George Sanderson Austin 4-5

12/04 Sally Ashford Chloe 1-2 03/05 Helen Cook Monty 3-4

12/04 Caitlin Fox Jazz 1-2 03/05 Simone Soek Makali 3-4

12/04 Lisa Pattison Cali 1-2 03/05 Ondina Savi Zoe 3-4

19/04 Tess Clay Maggie P-1 03/05 Cheryl Yeoh Sookie 3-4

19/04 Helen Chapman Rumpole P-1 03/05 Richard Rae Boots 2-3

19/04 Sophie Laidlaw Ari P-1 03/05 Linh Vo Winston 2-3

19/04 Shannon Walsh Barkley 2-3 03/05 Helen Chapman Rumpole 2-3

19/04 Helen Chapman Rumpole 1-2 03/05 Sussy Kahallschati Tammy 2-3

19/04 Melanie Middleton Penny 1-2 03/05 Gary Williams Mia 2-3

19/04 Gary Williams Mia 1-2 03/05 Nicky Doyle Kola 1-2

19/04 Sarah Vasiliou Lottie 1-2 03/05 Emma O’Shea Kola 1-2

19/04 George Tutundjian Andre 1-2 03/05 Paris Potter Jasper 1-2

19/04 Todd Evans Louie 1-2 03/05 Vicky Fenby Tilly 1-2

19/04 Poppy Smith Lolly 1-2 03/05 Ruki Jordan Suki 1-2

26/04 Sammy Jammal Chanel P-1 03/05 June Cozens Whiskey 1-2

26/04 Sean Mudford Cooper 1-2 03/05 Jan Roberts Alex 1-2

26/04 Nick Devlin Spindle 1-2 10/05 Lucy Breheny Holly P-1

03/05 Greg & Maria Priestley Kobe P-1 10/05 John Wyeth Archie 1-2

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Big Warm Welcome to Our New Club Members!

New Members Pet Name Breed

New Members Pet Name Breed

Simon Doust Hazal Doust

Schnauzer Miniature

Greg Harasimawicz Cassie Harasimawicz

Billy Ridgeback X

Tom Hallahan Wendy Dowe

Chase Kelpie X

Phil Steinke Moss Alaskan Mallamute

Anna Tsataliou Eevee Border Collie X

Russell Hocking Toby Cavoodle Beth Johnson Ivy Dobermann

Hugh Hocking Daniel Atwell

Rebecca Rors Bentley Cavoodle Alison Crabb Sodie Maltese

Matt Barwood Mohit Ratni Andrew Howard

Kali Labrador X Kelpie

Alyle Flanigan David Fazakerley

Wesley Minature Dachshund

Grace Zervos Archie Beagle

Mark Louey Luigi Spoodle Trish Francis Meeka Staffordshire X

Angelique Hopkins Sally Francis

Paquita Lowe Bonny Bordoodle Ros Jordan Sukau Kelpie X

David Hutchinson Ruki Jordan Wilson Chihuahua X

Monique Whear Trixie Cavoodle Jaci Hoysted Stella Mastiff X

Tanami Whear Sassy Cavoodle Leon Cui

Amanda Tan Waffles French Bulldog Brittany Cookson Lulu Golden Retriever

Robert Friggi Max Mastiff X Luke Fogarty

George Tutundjian Andre Bichon Frise Tamara Joyner Bootsie

McSwagger Airedale Terrier

Annemarie Tutundjian

Shakira Bichon Frise

Ece Karauc Tung Pham

Tyron Beagle X Pug

Amy Wagstaff Angela Wagstaff

Oscar Cavalier King Charles

Lorena Lofaro Milo Staffordshire X

Matthew Butta Jake German Shepherd Drina Razov Gus Nehme

Pedro Aussie Bulldog

June Cozens Whiskey Portuguese Water Dog

Greg Priestley Kobe Border Collie

Sandra Hooper Pepper Keeshound Maria Priestley

Nina Intelisano Max Jack Russell Luke Ryan Archie American

Staffordshire

Paris Potter Jasper Cavalier King Charles

Amanda Lascala John Lascala

OJ American Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Emma Henderson-Smith Glenn Smith

Fergus Cavoodle

Steven Star Patricia Star

Piper Kelpie X

Tony Giarrusso Cathy Giarrusso

Izzt Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Fred Grima Buddy Golden Retriever

Craig Jennings Maisie Maltese X Shihtzu Robyn Grima Mahli Poodle X

Thomas Jennings Sophie Gestos Charlie Shitzhu X Maltese

Peter Vinci Hermes Beagle Miranda Gestos

Mahe Rajamani Teghan Butler Gai Butler

Makita Border Collie X Kelpie

Andrea Federico Monique Federico

Summer Cavoodle

Tracy Beverage Leo Labrador

Kate Leverett Sunshine Groodle Maree Tadd Shadow Pomeranian

Michael Leverett

Silvy Di Giantomasso

Frankie Husky X Maltese

Dennis Papas Chloe West Highland Terrier

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Big Warm Welcome to Our New Club Members!

New Members Pet Name Breed

New Members Pet Name Breed

Josi Papa Milo Terrie Foxy X Shitzu

Emily Brown Carmel Brown

Cole Labrador

Annalise Guzzardi Zoe Cavoodle

Margaret Midgley Bailey Jack Russell Emma O'Shea Nicky Doyle

Kola Border Collie X Kelpie

Nikky Evagora Olivia Evagora

Archie Minature Dachshund

Aislinn Murray Boydy Cavalier King Charles

Maurice Lo Bartolo Anna Lo Bartolo

Bohdi Schauzer

Megan Peacock Olive German Shorthair Pointer

Lucy Breheny Michelle Hornsey

Holly Kelpie X

Jennifer McKinley Xenu Kelpie

Doug Mann Molly Border Collie Pam Cox Chloe Standard Poodle

Stephanie Mann Daniela Roma Red Minature Dachshund

Pam Keane Jessie Spoodle Wendy Orams Rookie Golden Retriever

Ilker Sirin Octavia Pug X Natalie Wloch Muffin Shih Tzu X Fox Terrier

Luca Lamari Honey Fox Terrier

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CLUES Why do you say _ _ when I chew on your shoe?

My original owner was a Buddhist _ _ _ _.

My Latin Title is _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.

Fill my _ _ _ _ with lots of yummy stuff!

I nipped _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ when he wanted

to share our bed with Josephine. Hehe!

I'll tug on the _ _ _ _ if I want to!

Put my _ _ _ _ _ _ around my neck.

When I wag my tail, I'm _ _ _ _ _!

My typical body colour is _ _ _ _.

Throw me the _ _ _ _ NOW!

I love sitting on your _ _ _.

I wear a _ _ _ _ like Zorro.

A baby dog is called _ _ _.

Look at my tail _ _ _ _ !

I _ _ _ _ when I run.

We are _ _ _ _!

Brush my _ _ _.

Just because I

have _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

doesn't mean I'm old!

_ _ _ _! Someone's at the door!

I _ _ _ _ _ when I'm angry or playful!

I belong in the _ _ _ competition group.

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A Reader's Best Friend Offers A Soft, Kindly Ear

his hindquarters frog-legged behind

him. "Tell us what's in the book, Skye,

because Atticus can't see the pictures," Ms

Hartnett says. Skye starts to read slowly,

tracing the words in her book with her

finger, stroking the labrador as she

does. Ms Hartnett occasionally helps with

pronunciation or if Skye is stuck on a

sentence, and might ask her to find a word

on the page, but that's about it. "I don't try

to teach them anything – it's not actually

my role to teach," she says. "It's Atticus

that's helping them."

Story Dogs is about taking away the fear

that might stop a child from learning to read

and giving them confidence in

themselves. "The dogs don't expect

anything of the children," Ms Hartnett says.

"They don't ask anything of them, they don't

correct them, they don't tell them off – they

just love them."

Victorian Story Dogs co-ordinator Suzanne

McCourt says the emphasis is on making

reading fun. "Children can become reluctant

readers very early because of peer or

parental pressure, because of the fear of

judgment or of making mistakes or

appearing foolish in front of the class," she

says. One girl asked if her story dog would

bark if she made a mistake but most

understand that the dog won't judge them

and believe that they listen to them. The

dogs calm anxious children, encourage

unwilling students and help those with poor

attention spans to focus, Ms McCourt says.

Some children go up a reading level. Story

Dogs is one of many programs that enlist

animals, including horses and cats, to help

people. Animal therapy programs are used

in schools, hospitals, aged-care homes and

mental health institutions. Research has

shown that patting a pet lowers blood

pressure and reduces stress. Kris White,

principal of Glengala Primary School, says

his school introduced Story Dogs because it

seemed an engaging way to get children to

Contributed by Marcia Hall

By Anne Crawford

Having someone calm listening to you is a

great boost for young readers and, in the

innovative Story Dog program, labradors,

spoodles, terriers and golden retrievers are

the classroom helpers.

Classroom canine: Story Dogs program

volunteer Teena Hartnett and Atticus help

Glengala Primary School student Yacob

with his reading. Photo: Anne Crawford

In March, Glengala Primary School, in

Sunshine West, gained a teacher's aide

solely to help students with their reading.

Like any good teacher's aide Atticus is

patient and instils confidence in the

students he assists; unlike them he has a

wet nose and four legs.

Atticus, a labrador, is part of the Story Dogs

program in which volunteer handlers and

their dogs visit primary schools to help

children with literacy and hopefully inspire

in them a love of reading. The program,

which originated in the United States, is run

in seven Melbourne schools.

The dogs and their handlers sit (or in the

dogs' case lie) with the children in a

classroom away from other students for 20-

minute sessions while each child reads – to

the dog.

Classroom canine: Glengala Primary School

first-grader Skye is helped with her reading

by Atticus. "He's all soft and he listens."

Atticus and owner Teena Hartnett go to

Glengala Glengala

once a

week,

helping four

students in

grade 1.

First up is

Skye, who

sits cross-

legged on a

paw-print

blanket as

Atticus lies

next to her,

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MUSCAT’S DOG MINDING

“Come and stay with me when your owners travel.

Have fun safely. We’ll go walking daily.

And you can sleep inside or outside.

But I only want large dogs, about my size, to play with.”

Call Maggie: 03 9379 0140

Or email her: magg_robb1@optusnet.com.au

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read. "We're a very multicultural school with

quite a number of children learning

English," Mr White says. It was too early at

four weeks, though, to see an effect on

reading. "We do know that the students are

more involved and are certainly very eager

to get to school on a Friday when Atticus

comes in and that attendance seems better

on Fridays. "We've had children in other

levels wanting to know if they can have a

turn and some of the children have taken to

reading to our chooks!" he says.

Not all children warm to the dogs instantly:

while Skye and fellow first grader Amelia

were relaxed when Atticus started, Yacob

and Johnny initially were tentative. Ms

McCourt, a former teacher and author, with

three titles about dogs, introduced the

program to Victoria in late 2013 at

Sandringham East Primary School. More

schools asked for it. "It's spreading quicker

than I thought," she says.

The program, which assists more than 500

students in four Australian states, is usually

enlisted in grade 2. A 16-year-old youth,

however, is one of three students

participating at Frankston Special

Developmental School.

Principal Scott Tucker says the program has

had a positive effect on the boys, "ripping

kids" but who have very low attention

spans, are easily distracted and

hyperactive.

"To get these boys to sit down and do

reading was always a challenge," he says.

"But they enjoy going now and stay engaged

longer. Oliver [a chihuahua-shih-

tzu cross] relaxes them."

Story dogs need to have a calm

temperament, be well trained and under

total control of their owner, Ms McCourt

says. They must respond instantly to

commands. They're put through a one-day

accreditation program by an independent

assessor, during which they're exposed to

many loud noises. Volunteers also undergo

training.

"The dogs love it – they know the day and

time they're going and get excited."

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Class Exercises

Class Six

Full Open Program

Class Seven

Full UD Program

Puppies (8 weeks to 24 weeks) No exercises are tested for promotion to next class:

Socialisation with all puppies on lead;

Retrieve on the flat on lead;

Recall on lead;

Puppy push up

Heeling on a short lead;

Examination of Puppy;

Stays;

Games, Q&A Session.

Class 2 Exercises tested for promotion to next class:

All Class One exercises plus:

Heel slow pace;

Right turn;

Recall on lead dog to sit in front of the handler;

Stand Stay;

Stand for Examination (handler in front) (Food may be used as a lure.);

Drop from Sit (beside and in front of handler).

Other exercises to be taught but not tested:

Retrieve on the flat (on lead);

Dog Introduction.

Class 4 (Community Companion Dog) Exercises tested for promotion to next class:

All Class 3 exercises plus,

Heel on lead with lead in the left hand;

Small amount of heeling off lead;

All stays off lead (when dog is reliable, long lead if not) (Sit 1 minute Down 3 minutes);

Recall and return to dog.

Other exercises to be taught but not tested:

Retrieve on the flat off lead;

Drop from the Stand position (handler in front of dog);

Finish to the recall;

Ring Craft.

Class 1 Exercises tested for promotion to next class:

Heel normal pace;

Sit;

Stand (alongside handler);

Right-about Turn;

Sit Stay (complete exercise);

Recall on lead (Dog does not have to sit)

Other exercises to be taught but not tested:

Retrieve on the flat (on lead);

Drop.

Class 3 Exercises tested for promotion to next class:

All Class Two exercises plus:

Heel fast pace;

Heel in figure 8 including sits;

Automatic sit;

Drop while heeling;

Left turn and Left about turn. (both methods);

Stand for examination (handler in front.) (Food may be used only as a reward.);

All stays progressing to lead on ground (Sit 30 sec Down 1 minute)

Finish to recall on lead;

Recall off lead dog; dog to sit in front.

Other exercises to be taught but not tested:

Retrieve on the flat on lead.

Class 5 (Novice) Exercises tested for promotion to next class:

All Class Four exercises plus,

Heel free;

Recall off lead (complete exercise 12 metres);

All stays off lead if reliable. (Sit 1 minute down 3 minutes);

Stand for examination off lead;

Retrieve on the flat.

Other exercises to be taught but not tested:

Commence high & broad jumps;

Ring Craft.

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CLUB ACTIVITIES 2015 All Committee Meetings are held on the 2nd Monday of the month, starting at 7.00 pm.

All Instructors’ Meetings are held on the 1st Sunday of the month, after classes are completed.

28 Jun Obedience & Rally Trial – Broadmeadows Obedience Dog Club*.

11 Jul Obedience & Rally Trial – Geelong Obedience Dog Club*.

8 Aug State Obedience Trial & Obedience Dog of the Year – Dogs Victoria.

30 Aug Entries close for Northern Obedience Trial.

5 Sep Obedience Trial – Sunbury Obedience Dog Club*.

13 Sep Obedience & Rally Trials x2 – Northern Obedience Dog Club*.

27 Sep Obedience & Rally Trial – Melton Obedience Dog Club*.

28 Sep Melbourne Royal Obedience.

29 Sep Melbourne Royal Obedience.

1 Oct 2016 membership renewals due.

4 Oct Members Individual Testing Day & BBQ.

24 Oct Obedience & Rally Trial x2 – Werribee Obedience Dog Club*.

25 Oct Obedience & Rally Trial – Macedon Ranges Obedience Dog Club*.

*Club sash donated

OBEDIENCE & RALLY TRIAL CALENDAR 2015 For full schedules, check NODC Club noticeboard

or visit http://www.vicdog.com/trials.htm

6 Jun O&R Trials x2 – Bairnsdale Obedience Dog Club

7 Jun O&R Trials x2 – East Gippsland Dog Obedience Club (Sale)

8 Jun O&R Trials x2 – Gippsland Dog Obedience Club (Morwell)

20 Jun O&R Trial – Hastings Obedience Club

27 Jun Restricted to Breed, O&R Trial – Rottweiler Club of VIC

28 Jun O&R Trial – Broadmeadows Obedience Dog Club

Restricted to Breed, O&R Trial – Australian Shepherd Club of VIC

4 Jul O&R Trials x2 – Warrnambool Dog Training School

11 Jul O&R Trials x2 – Geelong Obedience Dog Club

12 Jul O&R Trials x2 – Geelong Obedience Dog Club

1 Aug Restricted to Breed, Obedience Trial – Dalmatian Club of VIC

8 Aug State Obedience Trial & Obedience Top Dog Final – Dogs VIC

Restricted to Breed, O&R Trial – Shetland Sheepdog Club of VIC

9 Aug State Rally Trials x2 – Dogs VIC

15 Aug O&A Trial – Wangaratta Kennel & Obedience Club

Abbreviations: O&R Trials = Obedience & Rally Trials O&A Trials = Obedience & Agility Trials

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Highest Scoring Member in CCD!!

Serving NODC at a Club Stall

We miss you so much, mum

Cheers to you too, Trish!

Rest in Peace, dear friend.

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And so many more tributes on Facebook…

Our Deepest Condolences

You are sadly missed.

Trish Blundell, 1948 – 2015

The Committee and members of Northern Obedience Dog Club extend our sincere

condolences to Les, Robert, Carol and the family of Trish Blundell on her passing.

Trish was a long standing Club member, Instructor, Secretary, and Committee

Member who gave many years of service to the Club, but above all, she was a

Friend to all who met her.

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Northern Obedience

Dog Club is a

non-profit organisation

staffed by volunteers

dedicated to promoting the

training and understanding of the dog,

so that it can be accepted as a true

companion in our urban society.

The Club trains people to train their dogs

to be obedient, companionable and

useful. The club provides you with the

opportunity to train your dog, and the

fact that our club and others like us exist,

show how much interest in dog training

as a hobby has increased. Training for

most people can be a hobby that is

enjoyed by both dog and owner.

See our website for more details.

Helping YOU train your dog!

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